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Public Health Schools in Iowa

310 students earned Public Health degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Health is the 6th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Iowa

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 151
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Iowa

There are 12,020 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $70,710, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students get financical aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Mount Mercy. An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $22,668. Graduates earn an average $46,497 after graduation.

#5

Wartburg College

Waverly
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,765. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Allen College

Waterloo
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $26,292. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

Public Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $67,040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234

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